A variation on the traditional i-formation, an offset i-formation is when the fullback lines up shaded to one side of the offensive line rather than directly behind the quarterback. This is frequently labeled a Strong I or Weak I formation. The offset position of the fullback makes it easier for them to make a block…
The wishbone formation. A throwback to days of football when 3 yards and a cloud of dust was far better than the dreaded… forward pass. The San Diego Chargers and second year running back Melvin Gordon used a variation of the wishbone, the inverted wishbone (also known as a diamond formation) to run all over…
Everything gets tried to win in the NFL, be it uncommon or flexible personnel groups. Ryan Dukarm looks at the San Diego Chargers‘ fullback lead zone run to boost their rushing attack with Melvin Gordon. There are two basic types of running plays in football: Power and zone. Power running is associated with larger, less athletic offensive…